How to fix noise issues in refrigerators

Issue:

• Fridge freezer emits strange noises; churning, clunking, clicking, popping, vibrating, running motor
• The fridge is too noisy

Applies to:

• Freestanding/integrated fridge freezers
• Wine coolers
• Integrated fridges/freezers

Applies to model numbers:

ETB3700H-A, ETE5720B-A, ETB5400B-A, EBB3700H-A, ETB4600B-A, ETB3400H-A, EUM0900SA, EHE6879A-B, ETE5720AA, ETB2802J-A, ETB3400H-H, ETE4600AA, EME3700H-A, EBE4500B-G, EBB3402K-A, EBE4500B-A, EHE5224B-A, ETB2802H-A

Resolution:

Your appliance will make various sounds during normal operation including the following:

• A faint gurgling and bubbling sound when the refrigerant is pumped through the coils or tubing.
• A whirring sound and pulsating noise from the compressor when it is pumping.
• A sudden cracking noise caused by thermal dilation.
• A faint click of the temperature regulator when the compressor switches on or off.

Please see below diagram for examples of the noises that you may hear when the appliance is running:

If you are experiencing noises outside of this diagram or unsure, please contact your local Electrolux Service Centre for further support.

Cause:

• Normal operating sounds
• Compressor running
• Fan working
• Regulating temperature